KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

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At close: Mar 9, 2026
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After Hours: 3/9/2026, 6:06:42 PM
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This KRT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, KRT scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRT was compared to 46 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KRT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KRT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KRT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KRT was profitable.
  • In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years KRT has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KRT (10.00%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Return On Equity of 19.60% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Return On Invested Capital of 13.57% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRT is above the industry average of 9.05%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.65%) for KRT is below the current ROIC(13.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROIC 13.57%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.67%, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of KRT (8.77%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
  • KRT has a Gross Margin of 38.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. KRT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRT is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • KRT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • KRT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
KRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • KRT has an Altman-Z score of 4.44. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KRT has a Altman-Z score of 4.44. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KRT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, KRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z 4.44
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC9.81%
KRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KRT has a Current ratio (2.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that KRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, KRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
KRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. KRT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KRT have decreased by -2.50% in the last year.
  • KRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 75.29% yearly.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.93%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%

3.2 Future

  • KRT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.44% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.65%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.1%
Revenue Next 2Y11.19%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M
KRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. KRT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.54 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.95 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 89.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.54
Fwd PE 13.95
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.55
EV/EBITDA 9.68
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.70%, KRT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.04. KRT pays more dividend than 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.7%

5.2 History

  • KRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • KRT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
KRT Yearly Dividends per shareKRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KRT pays out 108.23% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP108.23%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
KRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
KRT Dividend Payout.KRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (3/9/2026, 6:06:42 PM)

After market: 22.68 0 (0%)

22.68

-0.05 (-0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners32.32%
Inst Owner Change8.01%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap455.87M
Revenue(TTM)453.77M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (28.17%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.7%
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP108.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.5%
Max EPS beat(4)15.32%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)5.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.54
Fwd PE 13.95
P/S 1
P/FCF 17.55
P/OCF 17.07
P/B 2.95
P/tB 3.03
EV/EBITDA 9.68
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY7.17%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.7%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY5.86%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number16.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROCE 17.83%
ROIC 13.57%
ROICexc 16.88%
ROICexgc 17.24%
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
FCFM 5.72%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
ROICexc(3y)15.6%
ROICexc(5y)14.51%
ROICexgc(3y)15.92%
ROICexgc(5y)14.83%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)16.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y29.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.13%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 13.75%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 20.46
Cash Conversion 59.16%
Profit Quality 85.76%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 4.44
F-Score5
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)20.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.54%
Profit Quality(3y)142.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
EPS Next Y-6.65%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year10.1%
Revenue Next 2Y11.19%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y20.59%
EBIT growth 5Y47.51%
EBIT Next Year27.97%
EBIT Next 3Y15.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.06%
FCF growth 3Y118.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.53%
OCF growth 3Y76.82%
OCF growth 5YN/A

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KRT.


What is the valuation status for KRT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?

KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is expected to decline by -6.65% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KRT stock?

The dividend rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.23%.